What could be more exhilarating than sightseeing over Manchester? How about soaring in a gyrocopter over Manchester! These extraordinary air adventures departing from Manchester City Airport will take you on a thrilling journey over the cityscape and the countryside in a gyrocopter. A gyrocopter is like the motorcycle of the skies, offering an open-cockpit experience with the wind in your face, or the comfort of an enclosed cockpit akin to a light aircraft. The 30-minute countryside excursion takes you northwards towards the Borough of Chorley, with Rivington Reservoir at the heart of the trip. There's so much to see, including the beautiful Rivington Terraced Gardens on the hillside. This lovely place, featuring Japanese-inspired gardens, an Italian Lake, and the Pigeon Tower, owes its existence to a certain Mr. Lever (as in Unilever!). Ready to experience a gyrocopter sightseeing trip in Manchester? Will it be an open or closed cockpit, and will it be a buzz, Rivington, or the City? Whatever you choose, it's going to be an air experience out of Manchester City Airport like no other!
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Overview
- Gyro sightseeing tours out of Manchester City Airport
- Stay local, see the City or explore the countryside
- Open Cockpit - Rivington Pike Tour
What's Included
- Enjoy an Air Experience flight in a gyrocopter
- Choose from an open cockpit (MTO Sport) or closed cockpit (Magni M24) gyrocopter
- You will be kitted out with a flying suit for open cockpit flights
- Helmets with headset communication are provided
- Experiences begin with a video presentation followed by a safety briefing
Rivington Pike Tour
- 30 minute flight (from engine start to engine stop)
- Fly over the Chorley Lakes, Winter Hill and up to Rivington Pike
- Enjoy a birds eye view of the Lord Leverhulme Japanese Gardens
Suitable For
- Minimum age 14
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Weight restrictions: maximum 16.5 stone (105kgs)
- Height restrictions: maximum 6ft 4ins (1.93m)
Availability
- Gyrocopter flights take place between April and October
- Available dates are determined by the operator
- Flights are subject to availability and operating limits, including weather, airfield conditions and aircraft availability
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 193.04 cm
Maximum Weight: 105.00 kg
Anything Else
- Participants should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and closed-toe footwear
- Please be advised that mobile phones, cameras, GoPro’s and any other video recording equipment with or without mounts / brackets / body harnesses are not permitted on board any of our aircraft as they can put the safety and wellbeing of both, pilot and passenger at risk and compromise the performance of the aircraft
- Upon completion of the experience, you will receive a personalised Flight Certificate and have the opportunity to purchase your framed photograph
- Spectators are welcome
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
